Daniel Sturridge’s first league goal of the season breaks Liverpool record

Daniel Sturridge’s goal during Liverpool’s 4-1 thumping of Stoke has seen them set a club record.
The England international’s strike, which he was gifted after a poor backpass from Ryan Shawcross, saw Jurgen Klopp’s men net their 86th league goal of 2016.

Everton vs Manchester United: Jose Mourinho must give Henrikh Mkhitaryan the chance to shine at Goodison Park

Manchester United travel to Goodison Park on Sunday with the wind in their sails following a brilliant display against West Ham United in the EFL Cup.
The Red Devils put four past the Hammers at Old Trafford and there were encouraging performances from Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial.
Jose Mourinho’s men have reserved their best performances for the Cup competitions this term but they’ve floundered in the Premier League.

Ronaldo sets unwanted record with Real Madrid in Sporting return

Cristiano Ronaldo set an unwanted Champions League record during Real Madrid’s clash with Sporting on Tuesday evening.
The Portugal international returned to his boyhood club having scored a hat-trick to sink Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Manchester United offer Messi £85m to stay at Barcelona – with the help of Adidas

Manchester United are using help from Adidas to fund an audacious move for Lionel Messi, according to reports in Spain.
Marketing Deportivo claim that the German sportswear manufacturer, who are paying £75 million a season to sponsor United, are concerned by the team’s performances on the pitch, and are worried that United’s lack of success could ultimately damage their own brand.

SBG team member Artem Lobov earns UFC Belfast win with great victory against Teruto Ishihara

Artem Lobov gave the Irish crowd in Belfast a home win as he earned a unanimous decision victory over Teruto Ishihara at UFC Fight Night.
 Lobov is one of the adopted Irish heroes of the UFC as part of Conor McGregor’s SBG team and was the overwhelming home favourite as he came out to fight Ishihara.
It was an enthralling fight that ebbed back and forth in the first before Lobov took control.

The Japanese fighter is entertaining at his worst and bounced around the cage as he kept Lobov moving and attempted to hit him on the counter.

Willian ‘confused’ by Chelsea’s strange decision during the international break

Willian was left confused by Chelsea’s decision to not hire a private jet to rush him back from international duty with Brazil, according to reports.
The Daily Mail claims that Chelsea opted not to team up with Liverpool, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, who split the £120,000 cost of a private jet in order to get their Brazilian stars back quicker than using commercial airlines.

Chelsea star Eden Hazard wins Premier League Player of the Month Award

 Eden Hazard has been rewarded for his return to form with the Premier League Player of the Month Award for October.

Arsenal ace Mesut Ozil warns Manchester United he’s fresher than ever ahead of Premier League clash

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Mesut Ozil has warned Manchester United he’s feeling fresher than ever ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Old Trafford on Saturday.
The 28-year-old was not named in Joachim Low’s latest Germany squad and instead stayed in London.

Liverpool star Adam Lallana suggests he is all good ahead of Southampton clash after injury in England game

Adam Lallana has allayed fears he has suffered a serious injury against Spain after the Liverpool midfielder was forced off during their 2-2 draw at Wembley.
The 28-year-old opened the scoring for England from the penalty spot, but then hobbled off the pitch after less than 20 minutes into the game when he failed to shake off a knock from a tackle.

Nigeria defeats Algeria 3-1 wearing the new N29,000 jersey

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• Victor Moses scored twice and Mikel Obi added another as the Super Eagles won their first match wearing the new jersey.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria earlier today defeated Algeria 3-1 in their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match wearing the new N29,000 jersey.

Liverpool cult hero Phil Babb claims he once knocked out Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo

Former Liverpool centre-back Phil Babb has sensationally claimed that he once knocked out Manchester United and Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
Babb made 128 league appearances for the Merseyside club in the mid to late-1990s before completing a free transfer to Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon in 2000.
At the time, Ronaldo was coming through the ranks at Sporting and the former Reds centre-back has lifted the lid on a training session where the pair had a coming together.

Mesut Ozil hints he’s set to sign new Arsenal contract by buying £10m house in London

Arsenal superstar Mesut Ozil has dropped a massive hint that he’s set to sign a new deal at the Emirates by buying a £10million house in London.
Reports last week linked Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho with a sensational move for Ozil as the midfielder’s negotiations over a new contract roll on.

Chelsea suffer new Hazard injury scare in Belgium clash

Chelsea have suffered a new injury scare with Eden Hazard after the forward was forced off during Belgium’s 8-1 victory over Estonia on Sunday evening.
In the 72nd minute of the match, Estonia’s Gert Kams stood on Hazard’s right foot during a challenge and the Chelsea star immediately signalled to the bench that he was unable continue.

Coutinho asked to join Real Madrid by Marcelo – and Liverpool fans will love his reply

Philippe Coutinho snubbed Marcelo when asked if he would want to join Real Madrid one day, according to reports in Brazil.
Zera Hora has claimed that the Liverpool midfielder was asked by fellow Brazil international about the prospect of leaving Anfield.
Marcelo asked the 24-year-old whether he would like to become a Madrid player after his time at Liverpool.

Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan plays part in dramatic Armenia comeback to send message to Jose Mourinho

Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has sent a message to manager Jose Mourinho by making it through a full 90 minutes for Armenia.
The 27-year-old was involved as his national team came back from 2-0 down against Montenegro to grab a 3-2 victory in their World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Antoine Griezmann wants Manchester United star Paul Pogba to join him at Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he would love for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba to join him at the Calderon.
Earlier this week, Griezmann revealed that he constantly asks Pogba about life at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils known to be long term admirers of the Atletico forward.

Carlo Ancelotti names the two players who WILL replace Messi and Ronaldo

Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti claims Paulo Dybala and Neymar will eventually replace Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the two best players in the world.
Ronaldo and Messi have dominated world football over the past decade, while the Portugal international won Real Madrid’s 10th European Cup trophy under Ancelotti in 2014.

Patrice Evra sends touching message to former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand on his birthday

Patrice Evra has sent a touching message on Instagram to Rio Ferdinand on his former Manchester United team-mate’s birthday.
The France international played alongside the former Leeds and West Ham man under Sir Alex Ferguson for several years at Old Trafford.

Ronald Koeman in awe of Chelsea’s 3-4-3 formation after Everton thrashing

Everton manager Ronald Koeman says he’s never seen a side play 3-4-3 as well as this Chelsea team after today’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues ran out 5-0 winners against Koeman’s men, who had no answer to the home side’s slick and fast football that moved them top of the table.

Luis Suarez loving Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp, says Philippe Coutinho

 Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho says Luis Suarez still follows his old club and is enjoying their
The Reds have been in scintillating form so far this season and look like genuine Premier League title contenders again, having failed to really challenge since Suarez left the club for Barcelona in 2014.
The Uruguayan forward was immense as Liverpool ran Manchester City close in 2013/14, but Coutinho says he now enjoys keeping up with the Mersey-side giants and their new-look side under Klopp.